Behind the Scenes: The Journey from Bunny to Beautiful Yarn

Have you ever wondered what goes into creating truly handspun angora yarn? At Angoraonline, every skein tells a story that begins with our beloved angora rabbits and ends with luxuriously soft yarn in your hands. Let me take you behind the scenes of our fiber journey.

It All Starts with Happy, Healthy Bunnies

Every morning begins with caring for our angora rabbits. These gentle creatures require daily attention - fresh water, quality feed, and lots of love. Their well-being is the foundation of everything we create. Happy, healthy rabbits produce the finest, softest fiber, and we're committed to giving them the best care possible.

Harvesting the Fiber

Angora rabbits naturally shed their coats every few months, and we carefully harvest this precious fiber through gentle grooming. Unlike sheep's wool, angora fiber is incredibly fine and silky - about 5 times warmer than wool, yet remarkably lightweight. Each rabbit produces only a small amount of fiber, making every ounce truly precious.

The Art of Handspinning

This is where the magic happens. With a spinning wheel and years of practice, I transform fluffy angora fiber into yarn. Handspinning is a meditative process that can't be rushed. Each skein takes hours to create, and no two are exactly alike. The fiber is carefully drafted and twisted, creating a strong yet soft yarn that showcases angora's natural halo and warmth.

Unlike commercial yarn, handspun yarn has character - slight variations in thickness, a unique texture, and the unmistakable quality that comes from being made one skein at a time.

Washing and Finishing

After spinning, each skein is carefully washed to set the twist and bring out angora's incredible softness. This step is crucial - it transforms the yarn from freshly spun fiber into the cloud-soft skeins you receive.

Labeling with Love

Finally, each skein is labeled with all the information you need: fiber content, weight, yardage, and care instructions. Every label represents weeks of work, from daily bunny care to the final finished product.

Why It Takes Time

When you order handspun angora yarn from us, please allow 2-3 weeks for your order. This isn't just processing time - it's the time needed to care for our rabbits, spin your yarn by hand, wash it properly, and prepare it for shipping. Each skein is made to order with the same care and attention we'd give to yarn for ourselves.

The Result: Heirloom-Quality Yarn

What you receive is more than just yarn - it's a piece of traditional fiber craft, made with sustainable practices and genuine care. When you knit or crochet with our handspun angora, you're creating something truly special that will be treasured for years to come.

Thank you for supporting small-scale fiber arts and for appreciating the time, skill, and love that goes into every skein.

Ready to experience the luxury of handspun angora? Browse our collection of natural colors, from pure white to rich chocolate, and start your next heirloom project today.